What is the Academic calendar that the school follows?

The Academic Year is from July to May.
The school year consists of two semesters:
Semester I: July to December
Semester 2: January to May

What is the class size?

What is the class size?

25 students per class with two teachers in each class: Pre-Primary
25 students per class with one teacher in each class: Primary
25 students per class with one teacher in each class: Secondary & Sr. Secondary

When are the examinations held for IGCSE and A levels?

When are the examinations held for IGCSE and A levels?

Examination will be held in March and November. (twice in a year)

CIE courses give detailed framework and outline which the schools access to develop their own study materials. The books & prescribed text books are made available by several publishers of repute . Schools have been given flexibility to adapt the curriculum best suited to local conditions & environment.

What subject areas does the curriculum include?

For the IGCSE examination at the end of grade 10, the students are expected to make subject choices at the beginning of grade 9. Every student is expected to study 7 subjects, out of which English, Math and an additional language are compulsory. The remaining four can be selected depending on student’s aptitude and aspirations.
Ten features which make the Ardee school, NFC campus a dream space for students:

The soul of the campus: The open to skylight amphitheater is a hub for mixed age group interactions, consultations, discussions and impromptu performances.

The knowledge centre: Hand picked and carefully chosen books supervised by book lovers to guide the students to a world of knowledge and imagination.

The Art studios: A space to unleash creativity, free expression and imagination. A variety of selected tools in art and music provide student a means of development in talent and interest.

Technology & Science zones: Wifi enabled with modern equipment take the student to a digitalized enhanced world to experiment with self-learning.

Pedagogy: International education all through to match the ethos of the school. IGCSE / IB /Montessori. Enriching programme [POS] integrated into curriculum in senior grades making the senior school into a global learning space.

Attributes of Learning: The air within the campus is woven with development of soft skills and attributes of learning like work ethics, endeavour, perseverance, humility, self respect, confidence and leadership to grow into people of substance.

Outdoor learning: A naturalist to take students on regular visits to enable students to love & learn about the city they live in. Outdoor camps to different states of India for exchange of cultures. Student exchange programmes with international students abroad.

Service: Regular community service entails students going out of their comfort zone to help and offer support to those less fortunate. Apart from collecting credits for later needs, the students develop a sense of accountability to the society.

The Providers: Providing experiences in education, arts, and personality traits and simply put, walking alongside in the journey of life are the handpicked team of educators and facilitators.

A. Our Program

An International Cambridge curriculum aligned with the Pre-Primary and elementary Montessori Method.

We believe that a child learns all the time and in all situations – consciously and subconsciously and that knowledge is the outcome of a child’s own activity in a well stimulated and guided environment. The curriculum is based on the understanding that the child is a natural learner and it draws upon each learner’s ability to construct their own knowledge and supportively nurtures their interest in ‘making meaning’. Learning and teaching is not compartmentalized. It is a curriculum that is integrated both vertically and horizontally – it has the interconnectedness both between learning areas and between groups across a learning area. The Ardee education nurtures each child’s interest in making meaning through hands on experience, research of inquiries that are driven by the child. We strive to ignite the child’s imagination through impressionistic charts and lessons. Learning and teaching is not compartmentalized as interdisciplinary learning is the basis of all planning. Equal importance is given to the need to develop skills like analytical and critical thinking, communication, research, self-management and social to prepare the students for real world situations.

B. Our Faculty

Our faculty – Principal, Heads of Departments and teachers are drawn from the best institutions across the country. Regular teacher training and workshops are conducted. All staff comes with suitable teaching qualifications and an experience in international schools of repute. Many of them have held senior positions in their previous assignments.Professional development is continuous and relevant to each staff member’s needs

The nine year old Montessori Teacher Training Centre, at THE ARDEE SCHOOL – Delhi, and Gurugram; plus the new elementary Montessori Teacher Training programme imparts exhaustive training in the Montessori Methodology, thus ensuring professionally qualified faculty for the pre primary students.

C. Our campus

The school offers a state of the art campus, with several novel features-

The Earth Café- offers an ambience of eating outdoors amidst lush greenery. The food , served by Lite Bites, is well planned, healthy and nutritious. All students, even the little ones, are encouraged to sit together and eat in a social setting thus encouraging etiquette.

The Central Atrium- is the place where we come together for all activities. The retractable seating makes it into an area that can be used for different purposes.

The MAKERS Lab- The heart of the school is this area which is based on STEAM- an integration of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The hands on work helps the students establish the links between the different subject areas and give wings to their creativity.

The Media Centre- our digital library brings the best offerings for the students. Resources from the world over are available at their fingertips for reference and study.

The Labs- Our labs are meant for inquiry and well resourced to support any research and experiments that the students may want to conduct. At the same time, they follow the highest safety standards.

What is the Admission process and procedure?

What is the Admission process and procedure?
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What is the Admission process for students from outside Delhi and outside India?

Admission Process

Pre primary students-There is no testing for students, however we would like to have a meeting with the family to understand expectations and communicate our vision and practices.

Primary students- appear for tests in English and Mathematics. We also meet the parents to have a mutual understanding of student’s academic journey.

Grades 6 to 8

appear for tests in English and Mathematics. We also meet the parents to have a mutual understanding of student’s academic journey. Student’s past academic reports need to be shared with the school.

Grades 9 to 12

A written test in English is compulsory. Grade 9 will also have to give a written exam in Mathematics. This will be followed by an interview with the student and family. Subject choices will be offered on the basis of aptitude and past achievement in the subjects being chosen.

For admission in Class Class 1st to Class 12th, the student should have passed the preceding class. Transfer Certificate and photocopies of report card of last two years are to be attached with the application form ,along with a copy of the birth certificate.

Filing and submitting of application form does not guarantee admission to the School.

On being offered a place, parents will be given two weeks time to pay the admission fee (if the student is not joining immediately) and security deposit to secure the place. No student shall be allowed to attend classes unless an ID number has been generated. ID numbers are issued on receipt of fees. Parents further need to fill and submit various forms and declarations that would be given along with admissions acceptance letter. Before allowing the student to take up his/her place ,a transfer certificate should be submitted with the admissions office from the earlier school of the student.

The decision of the School Authorities is final and binding. Any false or incorrect information furnished may jeopardize selection and enrollment.

You are most welcome to visit our School and have an informal discussion with or without your child. This can be done by fixing a prior appointment with our admissions team. A meeting can also be arranged with the School Principal by prior appointment.

Transparency

Parents are requested to be frank and honest in providing information in the admission application form. Adverse information if any, whether scholastic or behavioral, will not be a ground for refusal of any admission request. Any such information would in fact help the school to create a suitable environment for your child, once admitted. Any wrong information or concealment of information discovered later may lead to cancellation of admission.

Admissions during the year

Parents may register at any time during the year for admission in the current year and will be interviewed whenever a place is available.

What Board of Examination does The Ardee Sschool follow?

What Board of Examination does The Ardee School follow?

The Ardee School follows The University of Cambridge International Examination Board from grades 1 to 12 and elementary Montessori in pre primary.

How is Cambridge different from other boards and what are the key advantages?

How is Cambridge different from other boards and what are the key advantages?

It is the “methodology” & “delivery of concept” that makes all the difference between CIE and many other boards. A CIE curriculum is more practical and application based emphasizing ‘knowledge with understanding’ and ‘skills with application’. It helps in the all round-development of the children cultivating transferable skills for lifelong learning.

As opposed to assessing memorized knowledge and speed of recall, CIE assesses students’ knowledge, understanding, reasoning, problem solving abilities and the higher cognitive skills of analysis and synthesis. In CIE there is greater scope of independent and collaborative learning through projects, activities, presentations and interactive team-based and enquiry-based learning. Teaching and learning techniques are structured to arouse students’ curiosity and promote personal development.

Examinations are set and marked by the CIE authorities in Cambridge, U.K., thus ensuring worldwide benchmarked quality standards. Frequent face-to-face and on-line faculty training is carried out to ensure quality educational programmes in schools. CIE accreditation is a guaranteed passport for students who wish to pursue a college education in India or abroad.

Key advantages

Assessment is done with an 8 point grading scale (A* being the highest attainable grade)

ICE-International Certificate of Education can be awarded along with the Advanced Level Certification.

Examinations are offered in March and November and are modular.

a well balanced curriculum that is internationally oriented.

A level and AS level are recognized by all Universities all over the world.

Cambridge Acceptance in Indain and other foreign Universities

How is the elementary Montessori different from a typical public school program?

How is the elementary Montessori different from a typical public school program?

Unlike a typical public school program:

It is child based and not adult centred - the child is the focus of the Montessori classroom or at the elementary levels.

The child sets his/her own learning pace. Progress is not dictated by the average progress of the class or by school board timelines.

It is auto-educative - Montessori learning materials have an in-built control of error that signal to the child when he/she has mastered a subject or when more work is needed. This self-governing learning process removes any sense of failure or public shame a child might feel in a classroom where the teacher judges and ranks students against one another. There is no need to compete, only to achieve skills to become life-long learners and global citizens.

Direction/guidance from the teacher is only encouraged as needed. Beyond this, the material and his/her innate potential to learn to work independently guide the child, thus developing the ability to learn effectively on his/her own.

Montessori classrooms are not laid out with desks for student and teacher. The learning environment is thoughtfully developed to meet the child’s needs, with precise material that the children are free to choose from throughout the day.

The end goal of a Montessori education is to develop a well rounded, highly socialized human being with a rational, inquisitive, well organized, disciplined and independent mind.

The Montessori Method strives to produce adults who adapt to new situations, learn new skills, and interact with others in a positive, productive way throughout life.

Are CIE examinations recognized in India?

Are CIE examinations recognized in India?

All Indian board/Universities accept IGCSE and A level as equivalent to 10th and 12th standard. All universities in India accept CIE Diploma as equivalent to 12th. Thus after passing these exams, students can enroll in any college in India for higher studies. Thus they are fully recognized in India respects. The children can appear for entrance examinations conducted by various state boards and universities.

At CIE we are committed to ensuring that university admission offices, colleges, employers and professional bodies around the world understand the value of CIE qualifications.

International Recognition

Cambridge IGCSE is taken in over 100 countries worldwide and widely recognised by higher education institutions and employers around the world as evidence of academic ability. Cambridge IGCSE is equivalent to the GCSE in the United Kingdom. In some parts of the world, schools use Cambridge IGCSE as an international alternative to the local government's examination.

Each learner's performance is benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades (A*-G). In some countries, IGCSE qualifications will satisfy the entry requirements for university. In others, they are widely used as a preparation for A Level, AS, International Baccalaureate and US Advanced Placement courses.

When can I visit the school and see the facilities?

When can I visit the school and see the facilities?

You are most welcome to visit THE ARDEE SCHOOL and have an informal discussion with or without your child. This can be done by fixing a prior appointment with our Admissions office In charge through mail at contactus_nfc@theardeeschool.com or call us at +91 9599683519. A meeting can also be arranged with the School Principal or any other faculty member that you may wish to see.

Does the school address the theory of Multiple Intelligence?

Does the school address the theory of Multiple Intelligence?

The school curriculum and philosophy is based on the theory of MI. We understand that every child is unique and special with his/her learning styles, interests, strengths and that the school has to cater to and nurture this to ensure the actualization of each child's potential.

We treat each child as an individual and respect him/her for his/her individuality. The teaching strategies ensure that different learning styles are addressed for optimum achievement and through academically validated differentiation practices; each child is fully engaged with the work. There is an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for each child made in collaboration by all teachers of a student.

What is the language policy at Ardee?

What is the language policy at Ardee?

The school would like to encourage bilingual proficiency for all students. Besides offering basic languages i.e. English and Hindi from grade I upwards, international languages will be offered as a subject choice in the curriculum from grade III.

What is the school assessment pattern?

What is the school assessment pattern?

We conduct formative assessments on an ongoing basis as tools for teaching learning in school . Every concept has a couple of formative assessments , followed by a summative.

Assessment does not assess only learners but the entire learning and curriculum process. The model of assessment at the Ardee School measures a student’s cognitive ability from concrete to abstraction, artistic abilities, physical abilities, social individual education plan for each learner without which assessment is futile.

How does the school track students' progress?

How does the school track students' progress?

Each student is an individual and his/her progress is seen and assessed in the context of his/her learning and growth, not against others. Teaching strategies ensure that each child achieves the expected learning level appropriate for his/her age. Teachers closely track the progress of each child in varied ways including observation, informal discussion with the student and online interaction with the parents. The evaluation and progress is always available online on the school's network.

Is there a counseling centre in school?

Is there a counseling centre in school?

Yes, support is available based on individual requirements.

How does the school support students who have social/emotional problems?

How does the school support students who have social/emotional problems?

Every teacher is responsible for each child and his/her well being in the school. The school ethos promotes respect, trust and acceptance of differences. The class teacher is the point of main contact for all discussion and monitoring of student progress and works with colleagues to support each child in his/her learning in the school. In addition, the school provides a constant online interaction between parent, teacher and the student, under the guidance of a mentor/counsellor when required.

How accessible is the faculty and the board?

How accessible is the faculty and the board?

The faculty is always accessible to parents of the school students through an online forum and by appointment.

What should I do if my child is absent?

What should I do if my child is absent?

If your child is absent for more than two days, please inform the school by phone or online about the reason of absence. You must also remain in contact with the class teacher, online, for follow up of the work your child has missed. A doctor's certificate/medical fitness certificate must be sent when the child rejoins the school after an extended illness.

What should I do if I want a detailed discussion about my child with her/his teachers?

What should I do if I want a detailed discussion about my child with her/his teachers?

All communication about the child will constantly be updated on the student profile. If you need to discuss your child's progress, you may make an appointment with the class teacher at a time suitable to both of you.